Shimano has introduced the newly redesigned second-generation S-Phyre and Aerolite eyewear models. They feature Ridescape lens technology that emphasises colours and highlights surfaces across different types of terrain. At the premium end, the new S-Phyre features an all-new magnetic lens system for quick and easy lens changes, while the Aerolite …
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BikeBiz takes a look at the latest cycle footwear from some of the leading brands in the sector, including DexShell, FLR Shoes, Leatt, Cube, Ride Concepts, DMT Shoes, Giro, Shimano, Fizik, Supacaz and Sidi
Read More »Shimano’s latest state of cycling report reveals UK has one of lowest levels of bike ownership in Europe
Shimano has released its latest ‘state of the nation’ report for 2022, exploring how the cycling landscape has changed in the UK. Now in its fourth edition, Shimano’s Europe-wide study of 15,500 people, including features 2,000 people in the UK, reveals that there is a perceived lack of progress for …
Read More »BikeBiz’s guide to the latest chains, gears and cranks
BikeBiz takes a look at the latest chains, gears and cranks from some of the leading brands in the sector, including Izumi, Gusset Components, KMC, Campagnolo, Shimano, Absoluteblack, Race Face, Cane Creek, SRAM, Classified, Rotor, Sunrace and Praxis This guide first appeared in October’s edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your …
Read More »Interest in bikes shows signs of ‘cooling down’, says Shimano, but demand remains above pre-Covid levels
Shimano has published its summary of consolidated financial results for the first nine months of FY2022. The company said demand for bicycles remained above the pre-Covid-19 levels, despite the fact that strong interest in bicycles showed signs of cooling down. Net sales from this segment increased 20.6% from the same …
Read More »Shimano introduces new RX8 and RX8R gravel shoes
Shimano has introduced the new RX8 and RX8R gravel shoes. RX8 gravel race shoes Enhancing Shimano’s featherweight RX8 gravel race shoe, the updated RX801 model delivers a “more breathable design”, said Shimano, with a super stiff and efficient carbon outsole. Blending the top performance features of Shimano’s premium mountain bike …
Read More »BikeBiz’s guide to the latest indoor trainers and power meters
BikeBiz takes a look at the latest indoor trainers and power meters from some of the leading brands in the sector, including Muoverti, Wattbike, Wahoo, ETC, JetBlack, Saris, Elite, FSA, Shimano and 4iiii
Read More »Shimano says demand is cooling but sales continued to grow in first half of 2022
Component giant Shimano said that demand is cooling, but the Japanese brand continued to grow sales in the first half of 2022. In its last financial results report, published on July 26, Shimano reported another jump in sales to 17.2% based on the same period in 2021, up to 249 …
Read More »Shimano launches new visual project at Eurobike called Future Cities
Shimano has announced the launch of a new visual project at Eurobike, called Future Cities. Seeking to show what our cities could look like, Shimano has worked with innovative visual designer Jan Kamensky to reimagine Karl-Marx-Allee in Berlin and Marble Arch in London through video and imagery. Anna Schmalko-Methorst, Shimano’s urban …
Read More »British bike brand Ribble introduces Shimano 105 Di2 to key ranges
British bike brand Ribble has announced that the new Shimano 105 Di2 groupset will be added to a number of key models in its range. One of the first brands to bring the new Shimano electronic groupset to market, Ribble is offering the new 105 on its Ultra, Endurance, and …
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